苦海无边，回头是岸
我认为，放下也是岸。
’空有无二‘ 是说 ‘不执空，不执有’
空性是指一切事物的存在，是无自性，没有不变不灭的实体，所以它才是实相。
所以，生活要提防问题。不可要求太完美。
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Taman Tasik Metropolitan (Kepong)
This place is called Taman Tasik Metropolitan.
It is about 4 km, not much hilly on the main route, just some slopes. There are toilets in between, but you have to pay.
Direction to go there ?
Coming from Bandar Utama, head towards Kepong and then head towards the round about of Jalan Ipoh, it is that big lake on your right side. You just need to make a U-Turn back and immediately after Shell petrol station, slow down and take the first left turn.
Make use of Google Map Malaysia.
It is about 4 km, not much hilly on the main route, just some slopes. There are toilets in between, but you have to pay.
Direction to go there ?
Coming from Bandar Utama, head towards Kepong and then head towards the round about of Jalan Ipoh, it is that big lake on your right side. You just need to make a U-Turn back and immediately after Shell petrol station, slow down and take the first left turn.
Make use of Google Map Malaysia.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
When People Don't Believe You, You Just Have to Prove It
If you are Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, whatever things you say will have impact. Period.
Thus when you are not that level, it is hard for people to believe you; you have to prove it.
Just work extra hard lor.
Not only that, we must improve our intellectuals. Play computer games can help. You need to become a better version of you in order to go to the next level.
When you have proved it, you have gone too far. People can't catch up anymore.
This is yet another manifestation of life.
Thus when you are not that level, it is hard for people to believe you; you have to prove it.
Just work extra hard lor.
Not only that, we must improve our intellectuals. Play computer games can help. You need to become a better version of you in order to go to the next level.
When you have proved it, you have gone too far. People can't catch up anymore.
This is yet another manifestation of life.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Think About What is Really Worth It
This is not about falling in love and romance.
I started off by graduating from APIIT (2002). I worked hard for my thesis project (a simulation software for taxi hunting). I am proud of it till now.
I had never thought that I will study anything related to computer because truth is, when I was younger, I really hate computers.
Ironically, I got lost (along my teenage life and messed things up) and ended up in APIIT.
I rebuilt my life in APIIT and enrolled into DF9907 and volunteered as class representative.
First year was really challenging and fun. I hadn't done any computer programming in my life and wasn't sure if I can do anything about it.
The first programming exposure was creating algorithm for Fibonaci series. I got stuck initially but I tried. Eventually, I got light about computer programming.
I started to enjoy it and spent most of first year in APIIT doing computer programming especially in the Unix lab.
The proudest moment was when I created a tic-tac-toe games with cursor using Unix COBOL. Hey, that was great you know. And I got praises from people all over.
I felt talented.
When it came second year, my confidence was crushed.
It started when I was switching from Unix based programming to Windows event based programming. I was supposed to do a client server program using VB6 Winsock and I got stuck. Somehow, the event and object-oriented thingy was confusing. I started to question my future in programming.
Even though the project was completed eventually, second year wasn't all that great.
The final year thesis was a great challenge. I really wanted to prove myself and being a risk taker, I proceed with my plans of doing a big project. I almost failed but eventually the project was a success and even the lecturer thinks that I got some stuffs to prove.
Ok, confident soared but that was a tough one.
So, landed the first job as computer programmer for a manufacturing company where me and a few guys were supposed to build the in-house ERP system. Wow! that was really ambitious you know.
If you want to know the truth, I can tell you that whatever skills you have in college will not be good enough in the real world. All of sudden, I realized that there are just so much to learn and seemed like never ending. It was that time which I began to do my own research.
By 1.5 years, I decided that I really hate computer programming and had no future for it. I felt that I was wasting time and I had to find ways to make millions.
I quit and went to sales and marketing. I did that for about 4 years and hadn't make million.
And to amaze you more, I quit sales and marketing and went back to computer programming since 2008; literally starting from scratch (but not really). It is more like a continuation.
It wasn't easy, in fact it was really tough. The first challenge was to find out where I have messed up and started fixing from there. What I mean by this is that I knew that I had to figure out where I had left out and what I didn't understand during that time and what computer programming concepts which went wrong.
Slowly and eventually(step by step, day by day), I conquered the past and master new skills.
And today, I see future in computer programming.
I am not yet famous, but I see future.
What I wanted to share here is that what kept me going was not everything about passion, it was more about worthiness.
If you are caught in such situation, you got to really think about what is worth it. For me it was basically one idea; which is if I can develop a software and sell it, I will make 100% profit. And everything is within my control. That sounds a better strategy to make millions than to sell products of others.
Furthermore, I was looking for something with accumulation effects; the longer you do, the better. And software development seemed fit.
So, when I was at a crossroad two years ago, I really suffered, lonely and unsure. But I thought about what is worth it ?
Today, I am not working as CTO of Microsoft or being a chief programmer of Google, but what I am doing is worthy to me and relevant to the industry.
When things are tough, think about worthiness and try to work around your area of interests and passions.
You have come this far, and how many more to go ?
You also need courage and a lot of it.
I will end with a quote of mine.
"I knew that I didn't choose this life, I just know what to do next." ~ Brandon Teoh.
Good luck dude.
I started off by graduating from APIIT (2002). I worked hard for my thesis project (a simulation software for taxi hunting). I am proud of it till now.
I had never thought that I will study anything related to computer because truth is, when I was younger, I really hate computers.
Ironically, I got lost (along my teenage life and messed things up) and ended up in APIIT.
I rebuilt my life in APIIT and enrolled into DF9907 and volunteered as class representative.
First year was really challenging and fun. I hadn't done any computer programming in my life and wasn't sure if I can do anything about it.
The first programming exposure was creating algorithm for Fibonaci series. I got stuck initially but I tried. Eventually, I got light about computer programming.
I started to enjoy it and spent most of first year in APIIT doing computer programming especially in the Unix lab.
The proudest moment was when I created a tic-tac-toe games with cursor using Unix COBOL. Hey, that was great you know. And I got praises from people all over.
I felt talented.
When it came second year, my confidence was crushed.
It started when I was switching from Unix based programming to Windows event based programming. I was supposed to do a client server program using VB6 Winsock and I got stuck. Somehow, the event and object-oriented thingy was confusing. I started to question my future in programming.
Even though the project was completed eventually, second year wasn't all that great.
The final year thesis was a great challenge. I really wanted to prove myself and being a risk taker, I proceed with my plans of doing a big project. I almost failed but eventually the project was a success and even the lecturer thinks that I got some stuffs to prove.
Ok, confident soared but that was a tough one.
So, landed the first job as computer programmer for a manufacturing company where me and a few guys were supposed to build the in-house ERP system. Wow! that was really ambitious you know.
If you want to know the truth, I can tell you that whatever skills you have in college will not be good enough in the real world. All of sudden, I realized that there are just so much to learn and seemed like never ending. It was that time which I began to do my own research.
By 1.5 years, I decided that I really hate computer programming and had no future for it. I felt that I was wasting time and I had to find ways to make millions.
I quit and went to sales and marketing. I did that for about 4 years and hadn't make million.
And to amaze you more, I quit sales and marketing and went back to computer programming since 2008; literally starting from scratch (but not really). It is more like a continuation.
It wasn't easy, in fact it was really tough. The first challenge was to find out where I have messed up and started fixing from there. What I mean by this is that I knew that I had to figure out where I had left out and what I didn't understand during that time and what computer programming concepts which went wrong.
Slowly and eventually(step by step, day by day), I conquered the past and master new skills.
And today, I see future in computer programming.
I am not yet famous, but I see future.
What I wanted to share here is that what kept me going was not everything about passion, it was more about worthiness.
If you are caught in such situation, you got to really think about what is worth it. For me it was basically one idea; which is if I can develop a software and sell it, I will make 100% profit. And everything is within my control. That sounds a better strategy to make millions than to sell products of others.
Furthermore, I was looking for something with accumulation effects; the longer you do, the better. And software development seemed fit.
So, when I was at a crossroad two years ago, I really suffered, lonely and unsure. But I thought about what is worth it ?
Today, I am not working as CTO of Microsoft or being a chief programmer of Google, but what I am doing is worthy to me and relevant to the industry.
When things are tough, think about worthiness and try to work around your area of interests and passions.
You have come this far, and how many more to go ?
You also need courage and a lot of it.
I will end with a quote of mine.
"I knew that I didn't choose this life, I just know what to do next." ~ Brandon Teoh.
Good luck dude.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Missing Deadline is like Missing Goal
You have worked hard, but yet still missed.
And who cares you have worked hard ?
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Last nite actually din sleep much, so excited !
Last night (5 June 2010) actually din sleep much, so excited !
Actually nothing much happened. But sure got secrets one..haha.
I won't tell you.
Actually nothing much happened. But sure got secrets one..haha.
I won't tell you.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
One Needs Charisma To Compete On Top
As I am watching the match between Lin Dan and Taufik Hidayat (Thomas Cup Final 2010).
I find that charisma is not just something which will give you better edge, it is a must.
The reason is because with technology advances, people will equal in terms of physical strengths.
Without charisma, it is hard to maintain the pressure.
Check out the match.
I find that charisma is not just something which will give you better edge, it is a must.
The reason is because with technology advances, people will equal in terms of physical strengths.
Without charisma, it is hard to maintain the pressure.
Check out the match.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
福报的颜色
福报真是一种很特别的东西。
福报可能是佛教的名词。
于我的人生经验，福报是很重要的。
你如果有大福报，很容易就有大成就。
也许很多人会说，为什么某某人，抽烟了一生人，还是没有问题？但是现在的医学不是强调抽烟对健康有一定的影响？
我觉得这也是福报的奥妙。
福报不足，必须积福。
千万不可以享尽福报。
如何积福？除了做善事，我觉得我们还可以多贡献。就是多付出。
佛光山的三好运动也可以积福。 说好话，做好事，存好心。
千万不可以享尽福报。
福报可能是佛教的名词。
于我的人生经验，福报是很重要的。
你如果有大福报，很容易就有大成就。
也许很多人会说，为什么某某人，抽烟了一生人，还是没有问题？但是现在的医学不是强调抽烟对健康有一定的影响？
我觉得这也是福报的奥妙。
福报不足，必须积福。
千万不可以享尽福报。
如何积福？除了做善事，我觉得我们还可以多贡献。就是多付出。
佛光山的三好运动也可以积福。 说好话，做好事，存好心。
千万不可以享尽福报。
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tony Pua - Stagnating income, increasing cost and weak infrastructure.
Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua highlighted a three-cornered situation that many Malaysian urbanites were trapped in – stagnating income, increasing cost and weak infrastructure.
Check out details.
I totally agreed.
10 years ago, a fresh graduate with ICT capabilities can get about RM 1,600.00 to RM 2,200.00.
Engineers will be able to command higher pay like RM 2,200 to RM 2,500.
And today. It is still the same, if not lower.
I don't think that Malaysian (those people around me) has improved in terms of competitiveness, but we have improved in terms of coping with new trends such as adoption of online social interactions, politic debating and etc.
I think we need to eat less, spend less, travel less and improve quality of life by means of non-materialistic realization.
How ? Such as going picnic with love ones by eating air and kisses. Do you reckon ?
Check out details.
I totally agreed.
10 years ago, a fresh graduate with ICT capabilities can get about RM 1,600.00 to RM 2,200.00.
Engineers will be able to command higher pay like RM 2,200 to RM 2,500.
And today. It is still the same, if not lower.
I don't think that Malaysian (those people around me) has improved in terms of competitiveness, but we have improved in terms of coping with new trends such as adoption of online social interactions, politic debating and etc.
I think we need to eat less, spend less, travel less and improve quality of life by means of non-materialistic realization.
How ? Such as going picnic with love ones by eating air and kisses. Do you reckon ?
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Ip Man 2 - The Best Movie of 2010 So Far
Write in mandarin first (translate later). Certain things are more meaningful in Chinese (don't know why)..
带父母去看叶问2，我不只说一流，还说再忙也一定要去看。
我爱上了银幕上的1950年代的香港。我觉得我是属于以前的人。
那种真实的爱情，有饭吃饭，有粥吃粥的夫妻感情。太羡慕了。。
那种朋友的义气，现在不是没有，只是过时了。你现在做人有义气，人家还说你是弱者。现在的义气，要以不同的方式去付出，就好像你娟钱，但是不要登报纸。
练武功，就好像修行 （修佛）。 是一种意识，是一种人生大事，是一种做人必须做的事。
叶问的谦虚，毅志力等等，有一种修行的味道，是终生无悔，遗憾覆灭的人生之道。
这套电影最令我感动的是 。。。 它啦出了我的感情（男人泪）。
现在的人真的太忙了，忙什么 ？ 忙社会渐渐减少的出人头地的机会。
停一停吧，至少出看看叶问2。
母亲节快了！
English version..
Took my parents for Ip Man 2 (for mother's day). One Utama at 11:30am still had plenty of parking space at the fourth floor.
This is by far the best movie of 2010. Thumbs up!
It is a story which centers around the the lives of chinese people around 1950, shortly after world war 2 which was considered as modern Hong Kong under British rule.
I am in love with the lifestyle of the people during that time, and I always like to believe that I belong to the past. I just got here by time machine.
Life were simple, love were real.
Simple life doesn't necessary means poor life, it is like if you have eaten too much, should you eat again or just because you have to eat 3 meals per day ? I really like to bet that people those days don't have the habit of eating 3 meals, that is perhaps they were healthier.
Friendship based on integrity was a rule of thumb. This concept of life is still in existence, but it is regarded as obsolete and practitioners will most likely be regarded as weak and ineffective. If you still believe in it, you got to do it behind the scenes.
Practicing martial arts is like spiritual cultivation. It is a meaning of life, or something which you must do before you die.
The movie character Ip Man lives his life with humbleness, integrity and strong determination. Money will never supersede meanings. This is a way of life which I think will leave you without regrets. It is a great way of life.
The best part of this movie is that it really brings the emotions out of me.
We are just about 60 years forward, and things are so different now. That is why the movie is worth it.
Everybody is busy trying grab the ever dwindling opportunities in the society. Perhaps we can all stop for a while and go watch Ip Man 2 to the least.
Happy mother's day!
带父母去看叶问2，我不只说一流，还说再忙也一定要去看。
我爱上了银幕上的1950年代的香港。我觉得我是属于以前的人。
那种真实的爱情，有饭吃饭，有粥吃粥的夫妻感情。太羡慕了。。
那种朋友的义气，现在不是没有，只是过时了。你现在做人有义气，人家还说你是弱者。现在的义气，要以不同的方式去付出，就好像你娟钱，但是不要登报纸。
练武功，就好像修行 （修佛）。 是一种意识，是一种人生大事，是一种做人必须做的事。
叶问的谦虚，毅志力等等，有一种修行的味道，是终生无悔，遗憾覆灭的人生之道。
这套电影最令我感动的是 。。。 它啦出了我的感情（男人泪）。
现在的人真的太忙了，忙什么 ？ 忙社会渐渐减少的出人头地的机会。
停一停吧，至少出看看叶问2。
母亲节快了！
English version..
Took my parents for Ip Man 2 (for mother's day). One Utama at 11:30am still had plenty of parking space at the fourth floor.
This is by far the best movie of 2010. Thumbs up!
I am in love with the lifestyle of the people during that time, and I always like to believe that I belong to the past. I just got here by time machine.
Life were simple, love were real.
Simple life doesn't necessary means poor life, it is like if you have eaten too much, should you eat again or just because you have to eat 3 meals per day ? I really like to bet that people those days don't have the habit of eating 3 meals, that is perhaps they were healthier.
Friendship based on integrity was a rule of thumb. This concept of life is still in existence, but it is regarded as obsolete and practitioners will most likely be regarded as weak and ineffective. If you still believe in it, you got to do it behind the scenes.
Practicing martial arts is like spiritual cultivation. It is a meaning of life, or something which you must do before you die.
The movie character Ip Man lives his life with humbleness, integrity and strong determination. Money will never supersede meanings. This is a way of life which I think will leave you without regrets. It is a great way of life.
The best part of this movie is that it really brings the emotions out of me.
We are just about 60 years forward, and things are so different now. That is why the movie is worth it.
Everybody is busy trying grab the ever dwindling opportunities in the society. Perhaps we can all stop for a while and go watch Ip Man 2 to the least.
Happy mother's day!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Why is diabetes a threat to kidneys ?
Taken from NKF Newsletter (2010 Issue 1) - PP9314/08/2010 (025329)
Millions of blood vessels act as filter inside a kidney. Their job is to remove waste products from the blood. When blood vessels in the kidneys are injured, kidneys cannot clean the blood properly. The body will retain more water and salt than it should, which can result in weight gain and ankle swelling. Also, waste materials will not be filtered out of the blood any longer.
The tiny filters in the kidneys are damaged and the kidneys can slowly fail. If permanent kidney failure develops this would be fatal unless the affected person receives a kidney transplant or long term dialysis treatment.
Millions of blood vessels act as filter inside a kidney. Their job is to remove waste products from the blood. When blood vessels in the kidneys are injured, kidneys cannot clean the blood properly. The body will retain more water and salt than it should, which can result in weight gain and ankle swelling. Also, waste materials will not be filtered out of the blood any longer.
The tiny filters in the kidneys are damaged and the kidneys can slowly fail. If permanent kidney failure develops this would be fatal unless the affected person receives a kidney transplant or long term dialysis treatment.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The religion that will do that for you is the best religion - By Dalai Lama
Check out details.
Whatever makes you
“The religion that will do that for you is the best religion”
Whatever makes you
- more compassionate,
- more sensible,
- more detached,
- more loving,
- more humanitarian,
- more responsible,
- more ethical.”
“The religion that will do that for you is the best religion”
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Vick Ryan NEEDs Financial Assistance
Vick Ryan Vitus, was born on 22nd May 2007, at Hospital Likas, Kota Kinabalu. The third child of three siblings, Vick Ryan use to be an active and cheerful kid, though shrouded with an uncertain future.
At the age of less than four months, Vick Ryan was rushed to Likas Children's Hospital for lung infection, commonly known as pneumonia. Since that date, Likas Hospital is a second home for Vick Ryan. Vick Ryan’s parent was told by Doctors that he was a child that are “sensitive with small thorax”.
On 27th November 2009, Vick Ryan life has changed completely. After several days of fever and cough, he become breathless and turn “blue”. He was rushed to the Damai Specialist Center, to be treated by Pediatrician, Dr. Jeffery Soon. Immediately, Dr. Jeffery Soon refers Vick Ryan to Likas Hospital with diagnosis of Pneumonia and Asphyxiating Thoracic dystrophy (Jeune's Syndrome).
Check out details.
At the age of less than four months, Vick Ryan was rushed to Likas Children's Hospital for lung infection, commonly known as pneumonia. Since that date, Likas Hospital is a second home for Vick Ryan. Vick Ryan’s parent was told by Doctors that he was a child that are “sensitive with small thorax”.
On 27th November 2009, Vick Ryan life has changed completely. After several days of fever and cough, he become breathless and turn “blue”. He was rushed to the Damai Specialist Center, to be treated by Pediatrician, Dr. Jeffery Soon. Immediately, Dr. Jeffery Soon refers Vick Ryan to Likas Hospital with diagnosis of Pneumonia and Asphyxiating Thoracic dystrophy (Jeune's Syndrome).
Check out details.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Sacrifice Vs Trying Your Best
If I want to change the world, I have to sacrifice, not just trying my best.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
It Is High Time To Live Frugally
Five billionaires who are reportedly to live frugal lifestyles.
I think now is high time to explore such possibility.
Technology is getting cheaper, thus you actually don't have to pay a lot more to get similar high tech stuff. The casualty will be the vendors, however if vendors can practice the same frugal lifestyles, then all will be balance back ?
Sometimes it is also important to mix with the right group of friends; frugal friends.
I think now is high time to explore such possibility.
Technology is getting cheaper, thus you actually don't have to pay a lot more to get similar high tech stuff. The casualty will be the vendors, however if vendors can practice the same frugal lifestyles, then all will be balance back ?
Sometimes it is also important to mix with the right group of friends; frugal friends.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Just Had A Hair Cut
I need to try to look my best...
because....
Sometimes people thinks that you offended them for not doing so.
na... just a joke.
Just had a hair-cut.
Actually my hair is really hard to maintain, coz it is rough.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Cervical Cancer Basics
Taken from Makna Neoplasia (Newsletter) Issue 3/2009.
Cervical cancer begins with cancerous cells that grow on the surface of the cervix, the passageway that connects a woman's uterus to the vagina. We now know that infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the primary risk factor for cervical cancer, but not all women with HPV infection will develop cancer.
Common risk factors
It has been published that women who don't get screened are the ones who are at highest risk. The high risk category also includes women who have weak immune systems (due to HIV infection, for example) and those who smoke.
Cervical Cancer Symptoms: What to look for ?
Women should tell their doctors or gynecologists if they see the following symptoms of cervical cancer:
- Unusual bleeding (such as spotting between periods, bleeding after menopause, bleeding after sexual intercourse, or bleeding after a vaginal exam or douching. You should also look for unusual vaginal discharge and signs of pain in the pelvic region.
Check out full details.
Cervical cancer begins with cancerous cells that grow on the surface of the cervix, the passageway that connects a woman's uterus to the vagina. We now know that infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the primary risk factor for cervical cancer, but not all women with HPV infection will develop cancer.
Common risk factors
It has been published that women who don't get screened are the ones who are at highest risk. The high risk category also includes women who have weak immune systems (due to HIV infection, for example) and those who smoke.
Cervical Cancer Symptoms: What to look for ?
Women should tell their doctors or gynecologists if they see the following symptoms of cervical cancer:
- Unusual bleeding (such as spotting between periods, bleeding after menopause, bleeding after sexual intercourse, or bleeding after a vaginal exam or douching. You should also look for unusual vaginal discharge and signs of pain in the pelvic region.
Check out full details.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
KIA Forte - Looks Good
The reason I think this car is cool is because it supports the idea of spend less for more.
Check out reviews by PaulTan.org.
The cheapest model is 1.6 L costing RM 75,800.00 while the 2.0 L model costs only RM 93,800.00. Check out details here.
But honestly, I don't really fancy the name Forte. While I think the brand of NAZA sound cooler than KIA.
It is categorized as small-car and rivals with Honda Civic, Toyota Altis, Mazda 3 and etc.
And it doesn't seem to offer fully manual transmission,except that it offers semi manual transmission.
Check out more information here.
Nevertheless, even if I want to buy it, it will still be like at least 9 months away. By that time, perhaps there will be another cooler automobile out in the market.
So, this is definitely not my priority.
Friday, March 26, 2010
KL To Puchong - Rapid KL Bus Number 69
I sent my car for service today and decided to take bus to office (Bandar Puteri Puchong). This is for two reasons:
The bus to take is Rapid KL No.69
Dayabumi complex and the post office HQ. The best part of the post office is the car park, which if you dare, you can actually enter the car park and drive all the way and exit to somewhere in Jalan Parlimen. It is fun. But honestly, I haven't tried it as driver. Will do that one day if it is still available.
This is Klang Bus Stand.
This is how Rapid KL Buses look like.
The bus fare per trip is RM 3.00
It will travel to Brickfields, then into federal highway (briefly), then into Old Klang Road, jalan puchong and that is it.
Actually if you are traveling with LRT, you can take the bus from Brickfields (KL Sentral stop).
- Take a break, do some photography
- If I take a taxi from Kelana Jaya LRT station to Bandar Puteri Puchong, it will cost me RM 20.00 per trip.
The bus to take is Rapid KL No.69
Dayabumi complex and the post office HQ. The best part of the post office is the car park, which if you dare, you can actually enter the car park and drive all the way and exit to somewhere in Jalan Parlimen. It is fun. But honestly, I haven't tried it as driver. Will do that one day if it is still available.
This is Klang Bus Stand.
This is how Rapid KL Buses look like.
The bus fare per trip is RM 3.00
It will travel to Brickfields, then into federal highway (briefly), then into Old Klang Road, jalan puchong and that is it.
Actually if you are traveling with LRT, you can take the bus from Brickfields (KL Sentral stop).
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